NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

NCOD provides communication access, leadership opportunities, scholarships and direct communication classes for approximately 150 students who are deaf and hard of hearing each year. Registering with NCOD allows students to receive access services such as interpreting, speech-to-text transcription, note taking, tutoring and academic advisement as well as priority registration.

Prospective and current students can find detailed information on this website. NCOD's students can take advantage of a variety of social and leadership opportunities such as Deaf CSUNians, a student organization that provides cultural, political, and social awareness opportunities for its members, the campus, and the community.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 9:00am to 12:00pm

Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 8:00am to 1:00pm

NCOD Open house is an annual event hosted by NCOD in October! You will have the opportunity to meet the NCOD staff, learn about the application process, experience a campus tour, and listen to current NCOD students share their CSUN experience! Read more

NCOD Scholarships & Awards 2017

Each year, talented individuals receive scholarships and awards in recognition of their contributions to the CSUN/NCOD community. Read more

Deaf CSUNians Spring Banquet 2017

Deaf CSUNians hosted the 39th Spring Banquet at Schoonerville Bar & Grill on April 28th, 2017. The Spring Banquet is an annual end-of-the-year event where CSUN students and community members celebrate their accomplishments for academic year. Click here to see photos gallery

Former West Wing Receptionist Presents to CSUN Community

Leah Katz-Hernandez, a deaf woman of Mexican-Japanese heritage, delivered a presentation themed The Future Is Female, Intersectional and Deaf to a room of approximately 250 people, focusing on the dynamics of working and advancing in politics as a deaf, multiracial woman. Read more

Student Success Stories

Tyler Pugeda, a double major in philosophy and mathematics who happens to be deaf, was recently awarded the prestigious President’s Scholarship due to his excellent work in the classroom. Read more

A Tale of Two Sisters

When Hala and Hadel Somo immigrated to the United States from Iraq seven years ago they couldn’t speak — or even hear — English. Both were born deaf and had no formal training in any form of sign language. Now, as California State University, Northridge students, they’re on the way to becoming advocates for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.Read more